Sunan Ibn Mājah is one of the six major hadith collections in Sunni Islam (al-Kutub al-Sittah), compiled by Imam Ibn Mājah al-Qazwini (d. 273 AH). It contains over 4,000 hadiths covering a wide range of topics, including worship, legal rulings, ethics, and eschatology. While it includes many authentic narrations, it is also known for having a higher proportion of weak hadith compared to the other five collections in the canonical six. Nevertheless, it is highly valued for its unique narrations and its contribution to the preservation and classification of prophetic traditions.

Book 22, The Chapters on Wills, discusses bequests and directives given before death.

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 13

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 13 It was narrated that Busr bin Jahhash Al-Quraishi that : the Prophet (ﷺ) spat in his palm then pointed to it with his index finger and said: “Allah (SWT) says: ‘Do you think you can escape from My punishment, O son of Adam, when I have created you […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 14

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 14 It was narrated from ‘Amir bin Sa’d that his father said: “I became sick during the year of the Conquest, and was at death’s door. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came to visit me and I said: ‘O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), I have a great deal of […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 15

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 15 It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Allah (SWT) has been charitable with you over the disposal of one third of your wealth at the time of your death, so that you may be able to add to the record of your […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 16

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 16 It was narrated from Ibn Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “(Allah says) O son of Adam! I have given you two things which you do not deserve (except by mercy of Allah (SWT)): I allow you to dispose of a share of your wealth when […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 17

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 17 It was narrated that Ibn Abbas said: “I would like the people to reduce (the will) from one third to one quarter, because the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘One third is a lot.’” حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 18

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 18 It was narrated from ‘Amr bin Kharijah: “The Prophet (ﷺ) addressed them when he was on his camel. His camel was chewing its cud and its saliva was dripping between my shoulders. He said: ‘Allah (SWT) has allocated for each heir his share of the inheritance, so it […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 19

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 19 Shurahbil bin Muslim Al-Khawlani narrated from Abu Umamah Al-Bahili that the heard : the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say in his sermon, during the year of the Farewell pilgrimage: “Allah (SWT) has given each person who has rights his rights, and there is no bequest for in heir.” […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 20

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 20 It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said: “I was under the she-camel of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and its saliva was dripping between my shoulders, and I heard him say: ‘Allah (SWT) has given each person who has rights his rights, but there is no bequest […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 21

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 21 It was narrated that ‘Ali said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) ruled that the debts should be paid off before the execution of the will. You recite: ‘(The distribution in all cases is) after the payment of legacies he may have bequeathed or debts.’ The sons of one […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 22

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 22 It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that a man asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ): “My father died and left behind wealth, but he did not make a will. Will it expiate for him if I give charity on his behalf?” He said: “Yes.” حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مَرْوَانَ، مُحَمَّدُ […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 23

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 23 It was narrated from Aishah that a man came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said: “My mother died unexpectedly and she had not made a will. I think that if she could have spoken, she would have given in charity. Will she have a reward if I give […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 24

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 22, Hadith 24 It was narrated from ‘Amr bin Shu’aib from his father, that his grandfather said: “A man came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said: ‘I do not have anything and I have no wealth, but I have an orphan (under my care) who has wealth.” He said: “Eat from […]